Lech can make this a contest at the first midfield pass, before either side settles into long spells of possession. Their quick combinations through Rodríguez and Ishak meet a Sunderland side that has needed later midfield and wide changes in Europe. Sunderland can still create sustained pressure through Xhaka and the flanks. The first regain and the next ball into the box should shape the match.
Murawski's return alongside Kozubal gives Lech another way to disrupt that first Sunderland connection. Rodríguez and Wålemark can then carry the ball toward Ishak, while an early home goal would let Lech protect the middle instead of chasing open spaces.
Brobbey has been ruled out after missing Sunderland's recent European and league matches; several other absences were already present in the Torreense lineup. Lech have their own defensive disruption, with Monka out, but Murawski played against Korona and the attack's key connections are current. Sunderland's late additions remain potent, yet Lech have a credible early supply and enough midfield cover to keep this close. That's why I'm siding with Lech.
